E Merle and Ollie W Edwards Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKinston, North Carolina · EIN 56-2166688 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$744K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nc Marine and Estuary Foundatio | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ecu College of Fine Arts | Greenville, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Helps | Morehead City, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pinetops United Methodist Men | Pinetops, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ecu Health Foundation | Greenville, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bladen We Care | Elizabethtown, NC | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2166688
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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